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Sum greater than the parts

SaNyla Bullock, Staff writer May 5, 2023

Personal records, podium finishes, and individual accolades are all things most people associate with track and field, but there is also a team component that supports each athlete which is represented...

Four wrestlers advance to state meet, senior places third

Sophia Bradley, Editor May 3, 2023

The referee slams his hand down on the mat as he declares the winner sealing their ticket to the state meet.  Four wrestlers qualified for state: seniors Nicholas Gorman, Maddie Trejo, and Karol Vargas,...

Soaring through the air

Sloan McKeehan, Staff writer May 2, 2023

A spear flies through the air before stabbing the ground yards away. Senior Sabine Hallerman started competing in the javelin toss last year and has developed quickly as an athlete. During the summer of...

No ‘I’ in TEAM

Christian Alvarado, Staff writer March 9, 2023

With an overall record of 19-10 and a district record of 9-3, the girls’ basketball team has shown endurance, motivation, and drive to return to the field of play as contenders for a district championship...

Students recognized by National Merit Scholarship Board

February 8, 2023

For many students, getting a high GPA and the most credits are the most important part of high school. Those seem to be what the majority of students are acknowledged for during their high school careers....

Best foot forward

February 6, 2023

The rush of the win, the excitement of the crowd, everything coming together as all the hard work pays off for the team. These are exactly the things the boys soccer team has felt during their undefeated...

Swimmer fights wave of health issues, acquires aquatic success

Ace Roueche, Assistant editor February 3, 2023

The thrill of the plunge. The splashing of cold water onto your face. Sunlight on your back as you slide effortlessly through the water, destroying the competition. These are all things that senior Asa...

Theatre student performs at international competition, pursues future career

January 9, 2023
One of the sounds theatre students live for is the sound of applause. Since her elementary school years, junior Josie Bettis has thrived off of the stage, the lights, and the applause. This summer, she made it to the International Thespians Festival (ITF) after qualifying at the Texas Thespians Festival. Though many people have made an impact on Josie’s theatrical career, her dad and intermediate school theatre director stand out the most. 

Digging deep

Jasmine Samis, Assistant editor November 2, 2022

When she landed, she both heard and felt a pop. She was unsure what happened but immediately knew it was not good. Senior Micayla Polasek went up for a ball during a volleyball match and did a full backbend...

Going the distance

Samantha Lamb, Staff writer October 18, 2022
Feet pounding the dirt. Rows of corn rolling by. Panting breaths. Early morning practices. Senior Andrew Shields experiences all of these as a part of the cross country team. He is an all-district runner and a leader on the team. Shields started his journey running as a fifth grader at Johnson Elementary.

Foreign exchange student explores culture, becomes part of host family

Callie Bollinger, Assistant editor October 7, 2022

Wide-open spaces, starry-night skies, and big city lights are synonymous with the Texas experience, and people from other countries usually have a lot of preconceived notions about what it is like to live...

Senior Stuart Hay excels as drum major despite complete hearing loss in his left ear.

Conducting success

Sophia Bradley, Editor October 6, 2022

After senior Stuart Hay was born, he failed the standard hearing test given to all newborns, but initially, doctors were unsure about what was causing the issues. Although hearing loss can negatively affect...

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